Foods provide nutrients and energy. Carbohydrates are broken down into glucose and sent to the bloodstream. Glucose causes a rise in blood glucose levels. Increased blood glucose levels signal the pancreas to produce insulin. Insulin is the hormone that forces … Continue reading
We have been taught to eat three meals daily – breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Some nutritionists advocate eating four, five, or more small meals throughout the day. How does this factor into losing weight, but, more importantly, into losing fat? … Continue reading
Human growth hormone (HGH) is responsible for controlling our growth and longevity. We make less every year as we age. Fasting is the easiest way to increase HGH. The longer the fast, the more HGH is produced. One action to … Continue reading
As we begin to eat food our pancreas produces insulin. Insulin is used to drive glucose into the cells in our bodies. There is a natural balance between the food we eat, the blood glucose that is produced, the insulin … Continue reading
True or False – Fats are bad for your health. Avoid them at all costs. That’s why you see so many ‘fat-free’, ‘reduced-fat’, ‘very low fat’ products. In fact, a recent check using the search term ‘fat-free’ gave me an … Continue reading
The Basics: What you need to know in just a few sentences. Carbohydrates are converted into glucose in your body. The glucose is taken up by your cells for energy. Excess glucose is sent back to your liver and … Continue reading
The Basics: Many of us like to have an occasional beer or glass of wine – but, is it wise when you are trying to lose weight. Here is the overview you need to know. Alcohol shuts down your metabolism … Continue reading